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Encounters with Grace: Grace in the Wilderness

The wilderness isn’t always a scenic view; often, it’s a place of testing, exhaustion, and uncertainty. Drawing from the story of Jesus’ temptation, Pastor Travis explores why the Spirit sometimes leads us into difficult seasons—not as punishment, but to remind us who we truly are. If you are in a “wilderness moment” right now, discover …

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Holding On to Hope: How God Turns Sorrow into Joy

When sorrow presses down on us, it’s easy to lose hope. Henri Nouwen reminds us that even in our deepest pain, God is working within us, transforming our sorrow into future joy. This post explores how we can embrace hope and trust that God will bring good from our trials.